Xanax for social anxiety

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Effective treatment of insomnia and anxiety is possible, if Xanax is prescribed. This benzodiazepine medication is a minor tranquilizer with potent sedative properties. The fact it is very potent has both advantages and drawbacks. On the one hand, it help get rid of symptoms that can deprive a person from normal life, and on the other hand, Xanax for social anxiety can lead to addiction. So, today it is a controlled medication.

Xanax and Its Effects

The medication possesses sedative and anxiolytic effects. It is referred as a skeletal muscle relaxant with anmestic properties. The action onset in case of Xanax is pretty fast, thus the symptom relief is speedy as well. Around 90% of peak effects are achieved within 60 minutes after a pill is administered. It may take up to a week or two before minor permanent improvements occur.

The mechanism of action is pretty clear: the drug works enhancing the inhibitory effects of GABAs in the central nervous system and increasing the GABA-receptor mediator’s sensitivity, which results after the stimulation of benzodiazepine receptors. A single pill can reduce the excitability of the sub-cortical of one’s brain (thalamus, hypothalamus and limbic system).

Why Choose Xanax for Social Anxiety?

Today there a millions of people, who are crippled with anxiety or fear (or both), when they have to face everyday life and ordinary situations like having to do any task in front of others or meeting new people. This condition is called social anxiety disorder and must be effectively treated before it turns into a phobia.

Xanax social anxiety treatment is chosen more often than others. The medication ensures a calming effect. It guarantees the fast action onset and speedy relief of symptoms. This is why the remedy is approved by the FDA for the treatment of panic attacks, no matter whether they are mild or severe.

Tolerance to all therapeutic effects is pretty common, if the medication is used regularly. Consistent administration of Xanax for more than 8 weeks can result in effects that won’t be as beneficial. And decreased effectiveness of the dosage is in the list.

What Xanax Dosage Is Prescribed for Social Anxiety Cases?

To start with, this medication can be taken up to three times a day because of its comparatively short half life term. A typical dosage for cases of social anxiety is 2 mg. Yet it can be increased to 4 mg taken in separate doses 2-3 times a day. Even if the condition is serious, the administration of Xanax social anxiety starts with a low dose. Later it can be gradually increased.

There are several categories of people, who are usually not allowed to take Xanax. These are patients who:

Suffer from hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines;

Are pregnant;

Are breastfeeding;

Are planning pregnancy;

Have acute narrow-angle glaucoma.

There is also the number of other medications that can interact with Xanax. Before having the drug prescribed, talk to your doctor as to the possibility of their combination. In some cases Xanax doses are reduced to avoid complications.

Side Effects of Xanax Administration

Is Xanax good for social anxiety? It is more than good. As for today, it is one of the most reliable medications, but it still can cause some side effects that are either temporary or get really persistent in time:

Depression occurs in less than 15% of Xanax users. Things depend on how severe or mild depression is. If the condition is triggered by the drug, spend more time outdoors, get extra sunlight and ask your doctor for other possible treatments.

Tolerance to drug’s effects is controversial. Some sources report the development of tolerance, while others speak of its lack. However, tolerance to the drug’s sedative-hypnotic effects usually develops in several days. Speaking about withdrawal symptoms, it must be pointed out that they may occur in case the treatment process is ceased abruptly after a steady dosing that lasted for weeks. This is why all doctors suggest a gradual dose reduction.

The rest side effects that are called serious occur in less than 8% of people, which means that less than 8 patients out of 100 face serious problems. If you suffer from serious complications or your common side effects don’t vanish within a week of drug administration, have a professional consultation.

Xanax and social anxiety are closely related these days. The medication has already saved social life of many patients from this and other world countries. Though not much can be done about the side effects, the right dosage will allow reducing their risks to minimum and forgetting of any dangers that accompany them.

Author: Dr. Andrew J. Olson

Dr. Andrew J. Olson is a PHD in psychiatry. He is also a psychiatrist consultant at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. He also serves as a Clinical Director of the Department of Psychiatry, at Royal Marsden Hospital, in London, UK.

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